Blaze staffer talks about team's season, 'Hero Cat'

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»Play VideoRoger Triantafilo holds his cat Tara as she prepares to "throw out" the ceremonial first pitch at the Bakersfield Blaze game Tuesday, May 20, 2014, in Bakersfield, Calif. Tara gained fame by a viral video of her saving her boy from a larger dog. (KBAK/KBFX photo)

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Nearly 50 games into the California League season, the Bakersfield Blaze are sitting atop the North Division standings.

Dale Billodeaux, a member of the Blaze's front office, joined Eyewitness News Mornings on Wednesday to talk about the team's season.

As much local attention as they've received, this week the team gained international acclaim for having "Hero Cat" at Sam Lynn Ballpark to "throw" out the first pitch of their game.